TWF flashback: Earl Woods honored with statue
Today, we flash back to a significant event in foundation history: The dedication of a statue celebrating the legacy of Earl Woods and honoring his lifelong dedication to helping others.
3D printing added to TWLC activities
Thanks to being awarded with Cognizant’s Making the Future grant, the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, Calif., and Washington, D.C,, just received its very own Airwolf 3D printer. This specific model has the capability to print its own parts if in need of repair and creates an endless amount of possibilities for our students. […]
Internships paving the way for scholars
At the foundation, we believe internships are a crucial step in preparing the businessmen and women of tomorrow for workplace success. That’s why each of our Earl Woods Scholars receive real-life work experience through internships related to their interests and future careers. And it’s here that they gain the skills and knowledge they need to […]
New course develops future urban planners
To wrap up my series on new classes launched this fall, we head to the Tiger Woods Learning Center campus in Washington, D.C., where instructor Thomas Hailu is prepping students to build for the future. Urban planners assess needs and create plans to help new and existing communities flourish to their highest potential. In the […]
The latest in fashion design: Wearable electronics
As technology continues to evolve, innovation and creativity are keys to succeeding in the design and engineering fields. In the new wearable electronics course, launched this fall at the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, California, students learn about circuitry and the engineering design process, while also being introduced to the world of fashion.
Future computer scientists code with Javascript
The curriculum at the Tiger Woods Learning Center is anything but ordinary. Students encounter real-world situations and are challenged to find creative solutions. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting three new courses that launched this fall at learning center campuses across the country. Last week, I had the opportunity to sit in on […]
Learning in the Sunshine State
Picture this. Two hundred and fifty students, parents and teachers gathered together on the beautiful campus of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, Florida, to work hands on with Sphero robots, attend college information workshops, develop math teaching skills and much more. Pretty cool, right?
For the love of the game
The Game-a-thon Challenge is all about showing off your innovative skills. The mission? To design a creative game to solve math problems.
Top five: TWLC alum Misa Truong
I recently received a letter from one of our students, Andrew ‘Misa’ Truong, and he is such a great example of why I love my job that I had to share the top five reasons Andrew is a standout TWLC alum. It’s also a good reminder that something as simple as a golf lesson is […]
Six reasons why I love my new job
As the fall semester kicks off, the newest member of the Tiger Woods Learning Center teaching staff in Anaheim, Calif., recaps the best aspects of her exciting new career in STEM education, pointing kids toward college and careers.
